Friends, this is the first of a regular e-bulletin about the life and community of Canterbury Cathedral. This has been a centre of prayer, hospitality, and artistic creativity for more than fourteen hundred years; and I hope that this e-bulletin will strengthen the links that unite us all in our affection for this holy place. I look forward to hearing your comments and perhaps welcoming you in person to Canterbury Cathedral.

The Very Reverend Robert Willis
Dean of Canterbury

Christmas is traditionally associated with choirs and singing carols and here at Canterbury we are fortunate to have one of the finest choirs in the world. The choir consists of 12 lay clerks, men who are professional singers but also work locally, and the 30-strong choristers, boys aged 8 - 13 who attend St Edmund's School in Canterbury and live within the Cathedral Precincts in Choir House. Click here to find out what life as a chorister is like...

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Andrew Edwards has been Chief Executive of The Canterbury Cathedral Trust for just four months and is under no illusions about the enormity of his task as he leads the appeal to raise funds for the conservation of this wonderful place...

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Every November, over two consecutive days, the Cathedral plays host to one thousand Year 6 pupils from Church Schools within the Diocese. ‘Schools Days’ is a riot of activity, fun and fellowship providing a memorable day out for each pupil and also for our many volunteers who help make it possible...

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This new biography on one of Canterbury’s most fascinating characters was chosen by the Archbishop as his Book of the Year. The proceeds from the book are going to the  Canterbury Cathedral Trust which raises money for the conservation and development of Canterbury Cathedral. It is published by Scala and signed copies are available from the Canterbury Cathedral Shop.

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It was a moving moment when the 351 year old Christ Church gates were removed for renovation but in what seemed like the blink of an eye the temporary ones were up and from a distance it was quite hard to spot the difference. It was an exercise that generated much media interest and was carried out with military precision, click through to see the footage and follow the progress of their restoration....

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From traditional Christmas Carol Services to a Classic Rock Concert the Cathedral is a hive of activity throughout the year, check out our Events List to see what’s coming up…

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